Shaping the Future - Western International School of Shanghai

As the first and only full continuum IB World School in mainland China, authorized to offer the full IB continuum (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and the Career-related Programme), The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) provides the ideal environment for students to explore their passions and pursue their dreams. Our motto is, 'Inspiring minds to shape the future' and our commitment to the IB and its programmes helps us to put this into action every day.

Inquiry, Action and Reflection

In IB schools, students are encouraged to explore and construct their own personal and cultural identities through dynamic cycles of inquiry, action and reflection. This inquiry-based learning is built on students' individual knowledge and interests and emphasizes learning how to learn and find out. Learning is engaging, relevant, challenging, and differentiated for the specific needs of each learner within the classroom. This is not the traditional education, so many of us experienced where students sit in rows while the teacher 'delivers' instruction. Students in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at WISS experience this inquiry cycle in their learning every day.

Child-Focused and Future Orientated

We are proud to offer the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) here at WISS. The IBCP incorporates the vision and educational principles of the IB into a unique programme specifically developed for students who wish to engage in career-related learning. This flexible framework allows us to meet the needs, backgrounds, and experiences of our diverse community of learners. CP students engage in a rigorous study programme that genuinely interests them while gaining transferable and lifelong skills. WISS currently offers three CP pathways: Production Arts, Sports, and Art and Design.